CPSC, DeWALT Industrial Tool Co. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws

Active Recall Announced April 4, 2002 CPSC #02135

Quick answer

CPSC, DeWALT Industrial Tool Co. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws is CPSC recall #02135, announced on April 4, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves 7 1/4-inch circular saws with the model numbers DW368, DW368K, or DW369CSK. The model number is located on a black label near the handle of the saw, or on a yellow sticker attached to the carrying case. The saws have date codes 200128-F through 200152- F stamped on the bottom of the motor case. The housing is yellow and the word "DeWALT" is printed on the upper blade guard. No other DeWALT circular saws are involved in this recall. The remedy is consumers should stop using the circular saws immediately and return them to the nearest dewalt service center, for a free repair.. Affected brand: DeWALT Industrial Tool Co., Baltimore, Md..

Hazard

The recall involves 7 1/4-inch circular saws with the model numbers DW368, DW368K, or DW369CSK. The model number is located on a black label near the handle of the saw, or on a yellow sticker attached to the carrying case. The saws have date codes 200128-F through 200152- F stamped on the bottom of the motor case. The housing is yellow and the word "DeWALT" is printed on the upper blade guard. No other DeWALT circular saws are involved in this recall.

Affected products

DeWALT 7 1/4-inch circular saws

Recalled brands

DeWALT Industrial Tool Co., Baltimore, Md.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the circular saws immediately and return them to the nearest DeWALT service center, for a free repair.

Recall date

April 4, 2002

Categories

Circular Saws

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #02135?

CPSC recall #02135 covers CPSC, DeWALT Industrial Tool Co. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on April 4, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves 7 1/4-inch circular saws with the model numbers DW368, DW368K, or DW369CSK. The model number is located on a black label near the handle of the saw, or on a yellow sticker attached to the carrying case. The saws have date codes 200128-F through 200152- F stamped on the bottom of the motor case. The housing is yellow and the word "DeWALT" is printed on the upper blade guard. No other DeWALT circular saws are involved in this recall.

What is the remedy for recall #02135?

The CPSC remedy for recall #02135 is consumers should stop using the circular saws immediately and return them to the nearest dewalt service center, for a free repair.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, DeWALT Industrial Tool Co. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-DeWALT-Industrial-Tool-Co-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Circular-Saws. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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